“We would print out our rejection letters and throw darts at them. It was like ‘Another no! Here we go!’ I felt like all of the doors had closed.” – Julie Sullivan
Carolyn Cesario and Julie Sullivan met during a time of deep uncertainty – and used their own inflection point (and delicious nut butter) to help other women up the ladder.
More About Carolyn and Julie:
Carolyn Cesario and Julie Sullivan are the co-founders of Ground Up, a not-just-for-profit business that provides job training to womxn overcoming adversity in the Portland area. Through the sale of healthy and delicious nut butters, we empower womxn with the confidence and skills they need to get back on their feet.
Highlights
- The adventures in Uganda and Bali that served as personal turning points for Julie and Carolyn – and fuel for Ground Up
- Julie’s dart board rejection letter game
- Why Julie and Carolyn don’t always focus on their strengths to grow their business
- The pivotal point in Carolyn’s kitchen when Ground Up became a reality
- How Julie and Carolyn discovered what lights them up while searching for what was next
- Why Julie and Carolyn believe so strongly in tapping into your community and network for support – especially when you’re trying something new
- The social mission that drives Carolyn, Julie, and Ground Up when things get tough
- Lessons learned from the extraordinary women in Ground Up’s employment training program for women in adversity
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein (Bookshop.org affiliate link)
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Thank You for Listening!
This episode was produced by Lara Dalch, Nicki Stein, and Jennifer McCord.
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